How severe is CVE-2017-7434?

CVE-2017-7434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7434?

CVE-2017-7434 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7434?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-7434 published?

CVE-2017-7434 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7434

CVE-2017-7434 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2018-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the JDBC driver of NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.6 sending out incorrect XML configurations could result in passwords being logged into exception logfiles.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7434?: In the JDBC driver of NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.6 sending out incorrect XML configurations could result in passwords being logged into exception logfiles.
How severe is CVE-2017-7434?: CVE-2017-7434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7434?: CVE-2017-7434 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7434 published?: CVE-2017-7434 was published on 2018-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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